SPI Careers

Careers at SPI

Thanks for your interest in Specialty Products, Inc. We’re an established company with a 42 year heritage. The SPI team of talented, integrity-based individuals are committed to working together to provide our targeted customers with the highest quality products, service, support and education in the coatings industry. We will furnish a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, accountability and open communication.

Here’s what we believe in at Specialty Products, Inc.:

Ownership – We’re determined to make an impact – preferably a big one – every day

Teamwork – We believe that our individual contributions affect the team as a whole

Innovation – The status quo bores us

Work Ethic – You get out of what you put into your goals

Everyone is encouraged to think differently and improve relentlessly. Specialty Products, Inc. is committed to one simple and truly exciting principle: Working together to provide our targeted customers with the highest quality products, service, support and education in the coatings industry. This mindset fuels everything we do for our valuable customers and for each other. We make magic for our customers and we have fun doing it. If you are motivated and passionate and this sounds like your sort of place, we’d love to hear more from you.

TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Thanks for your interest in job openings at Specialty Products, Inc. Here’s the deal. You’re not just applying to some basic coatings manufacturing company for a “status quo” routine sales position. Rather you’re applying to a company that is a leader in the polyurethane/polyurea! We’re an established company that is approaching our 42nd successful year in business. We have a product line that sales representatives have dreamed of due to the respected and recognized brand and vast number of solutions we offer in a multitude of growing markets worldwide.

We currently have a team of the industries most tenured experts; assisting those new to the team/industry, that are highly motivated. The culture is one that celebrates as a team. Individual contributions are recognized just as much as team and corporate achievements.

Here’s what we believe in at Specialty Products, Inc.Ownership — We’re determined to make an impact — preferably a big one — every dayIntegrity — We treat our clients, customers and co-workers with genuine respect.Teamwork — We believe that our individual contributions affect the team as a wholeInnovation — The status quo bores us.Work Ethic — You get out of what you put into your surpassing your goals

Everyone is encouraged to think differently and identify and implement new and creative ideas that will ensure the future growth or your career and Specialty Products, Inc. Specialty Products, Inc. is committed to one simple and truly exciting principle: Working together to provide our targeted customers and vertical markets with the highest quality products, service, support, and education in the protective coatings and polyurethane foam industry. This mindset fuels everything we do for our valuable customers and for each other. We have the individual discipline to constantly learn do that in which is required, that parallels our culture of ethics, to achieve our goals. If you are highly motivated and passionate and this sounds like your sort of place, we’d love to hear more from you.

*Proven organizational and problem solving skills during the development, follow-up and closure of sales *Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Coatings or Construction Material Sales preferred but not required. This position is a 70/30 ratio of working from the company office to traveling within territory developing business and meeting with opportunities/accounts.

Sales Lead Generation Specialist

Overview

Thanks for your interest in job openings at Specialty Products, Inc. The Sales Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for prospecting, qualifying and generating leads to support Regional Sales Managers. The individual will be a highly motivated, self-starter able to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including marketing leads, internet research, and purchased contact lists.

Location: Lakewood, WA Facility

The Sales Lead Generation Specialist is expected to:

Conduct research to identify potential prospects

Work with Regional Sales Managers and VP of Sales to develop and grow sales pipeline to consistently meet revenue goals

Manage data for new and prospective customers in ACT, ensuring all communications are logged, information is accurate, and documents are attached.

Required Experience:

A proven track record of developing value added customer relationships

Excellent client service skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize work

Technical Experience:

Proficient in MS Office Products

Experience with ACT or another CRM software package

Successful candidate must be able to:

Challenge yourself while contributing to the company’s growth

Grow personally and professionally to position yourself for an opportunity to advance within the company

Create actionable outputs

Work directly with senior level management

Take initiative and act independently as appropriate situations dictate

Make a major impact immediately

Work in an energetic office with a foundation in innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit

Have an adaptive personality, eager to learn, eager to grow, eager to excel

Who we are:

Specialty Products, Inc. (SPI), based in Washington State, is an established company that is approaching 42 years of industry success. We are a well-respected organization, with a recognized brand of products. We formulate and manufacture advanced polymers used in many fast-advancing technologies; such as aerospace, infrastructure, energy, and environmental. Some conventional uses of our products that you may recognize are; expanding polyurethane spray foam insulation used to reduce energy consumption within homes/buildings, spray-in bed liner products used by auto shops to spray in trucks beds, and the protective coatings can even be seen on the platforms used for TSA body scans at airports. These are just a few examples of what this industry and our company is about. For more information please visit our website: www.specialty-products.com

HERE’S WHAT WE BELIEVE AT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.:

Ownership — We’re determined to make an impact — preferably a big one — every day.

Product Technician

Thanks for your interest in job openings at Specialty Products, Inc. Here’s the deal. You’re not just applying to some basic coatings manufacturing company for a “status quo” position. Rather you’re applying to a company that is a leader in the polyurethane/polyurea spray and pour industry! We’re an established company with 40+ years of successful business relationships. We are seeking an Entry level person who is highly motivated, willing to travel and has a thirst for industry knowledge.

Location: Rowlett, TX Facility

Essential Functions:
Ensure the quality of product samples are reflective of the company’s standards prior to delivery
Perform accurate and timely record keeping of all logs and test data
Provide effective and appropriate technical support to co-workers and customers
Work closely with Assemblers, Technicians, Chemist, and QA, to provide new and reworked quality products
Conduct demonstrations and training for customers and staff
Accurately process transactions such as work orders, shipments, quotes, and technical requests.
Ensure proper materials, parts, tools, and supplies are readily available to perform departmental functions
Maintain good housekeeping and safety standards throughout department
Exercise discretion and judgment on technical practices when performing quality repairs on customer equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have strong mechanical aptitude. Persons without mechanical aptitude, need not apply.
Proven knowledge of proportioners and applicable parts
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written; in person, phone, and email)
Ability to build and manage ongoing relationships both internally and externally
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Natural tendencies to multi-task while maintaining a low stress level
Ability to become certified and operate and forklift
DOT Certification
Ability to wear a respirator and become respirator certified annually

Mental Effort:
Normal mental and visual attention along with part time concentrated attention and coordination.

Physical Requirements:
Use of hands and fingers up to 2/3 of time
Sit up to 1/3 of time
Stand and Walk up to 100% of time
Talk or hear 100% of time on the telephone and in person
Lifting up to 50lbs. regularly / Lifting up to 75 lbs. less than 1/3 of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
Manufacturing/Warehouse area with fluctuating temperatures depending on season
Close proximity of chemicals and chemical production area.